Place to visit
Abri du Poisson, France: what it is and when to go
Abri du Poisson is a cave with prehistoric art in France (Le Bugue). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cave with prehistoric art · Nature, History
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 136 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 44.94394, 0.99859
What it is and where
Abri du Poisson is a cave with prehistoric art in France (Le Bugue). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Le Bugue, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 6.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.94394, 0.99859; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 136 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature and History places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Abri du Poisson is March to October.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulBest time15:05
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:18
- DecPossible8:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Abri du Poisson has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Grotte de l'Oreille d'EnferCave in France167 m
- Grand Roc caveShow cave in France455 m
- Laugerie-BasseArchaeological site512 m
- Laugerie-HauteCave with prehistoric art888 m
- Cro-Magnon rock shelterCave and archaeological site in France954 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Nature
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Chartres Cathedral: medieval Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France
- Lascaux: cave in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings
- Chauvet Cave: cave in France
- Champ de Mars: large public green space in Paris, France
- Jardin du Luxembourg: urban park in Paris, France
Every France place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abri du Poisson?
It is a cave with prehistoric art in France. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Abri du Poisson?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.
How do you get to Abri du Poisson?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 136 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Grotte de l'Oreille d'Enfer, Grand Roc cave, Laugerie-Basse. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Le Bugue28 places to see in and around Le Bugue, France: Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley, Cro-Magnon rock shelter, Font-de-Gaume. Best time: March to
- Nature5451 places for nature in France, from Mont Blanc to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Abri du Poisson on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.